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Accor has announced it will add 6,000 new keys to Saudi Arabia in the next three years. The European hotel group is at the forefront of hospitality development in the Kingdom, with projects across giga-projects, major cities and religious hubs.

In December last year, Accor announced the signing of its own all-inclusive concept for Saudi. Accor will partner with local experts Dur Hospitality to open the Rixos Obhur Jeddah.

The group is partnering with Dur to manage the upcoming luxurious resort, which will upgrade and restyle the Makarem Annakheel Village, transforming it into a full-fledged tourist resort with a five-star luxury hotel. In addition, a water park, swimming pools, and villas with private pools will be added, in line with the Rixos brand standards.

At the time of the announcement, Willis said: “We are pleased to partner with Dur Hospitality as we truly value their long-standing experience in the Saudi hospitality sector. We are confident that Rixos Obhur Jeddah will become an outstanding destination taking the hospitality and tourism services in Jeddah, the Bride of the Red Sea and the Kingdom, to the next level. This resort is Rixos first project in the Kingdom and we hope this will be the first of several projects on which the group collaborates with Dur Hospitality across the Kingdom.”

Source: https://www.hoteliermiddleeast.com/saudi-arabia/accor-saudi-plan

Saudi Arabia’s Dur Hospitality Co. has purchased Makarem Al Nakheel Village & Resort for $80 million and plans to convert it into the first Rixos resort in Jeddah, said a top executive.

In an interview with Arab News at the Future Hospitality Summit, Hassan Ahdab, president of hotel operations at Dur Hospitality, said that the all-inclusive resort will be open to visitors in one year. “We plan to have a grand opening of the Rixos Jeddah Resort by the mid or the third quarter of 2023,” said Ahdab.

According to a press statement, the project will restyle and enhance all facilities, including 174 rooms, 73 furnished residential villas and two restaurants, among other amenities.The statement added that the resort would also feature vast green landscapes, sandy beaches with breathtaking views, a marina, and a plaza overlooking the Red Sea.

Source: https://www.arabnews.com/node/2091221/business-economy

Rixos Bab Al Bahr resort has been sold to Aldar who plan to expand the resort.

Abu Dhabi-listed Aldar Properties announced on Friday the acquisition of Rixos Bab Al Bahr beach property in Ras Al Khaimah for 770 million dirhams ($209.6 million). The transaction, made through Aldar Investment, brings the developer’s total investment in Ras Al Khaimah to 1.5 billion dirhams. Aldar had previously acquired the emirate’s Al Hamra Mall.

As part of the Rixos Bab Al Bahr deal, Aldar Investment has secured development rights for an additional 250,000 square feet of gross floor area for residential and commercial use.

Source: https://www.zawya.com/en/business/real-estate/abu-dhabis-aldar-acquires-rixos-bab-al-bahr-resort-for-209mln-ei209a32

Rixos Qetaifan Island





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Rixos is planning to open a resort with 530 rooms in Nha Trang, Vietnam, in 2024.

Source: https://group.accor.com/en/brands/Luxury/rixos

Vega City Nha Trang resort complex is funded by Vega City Joint Stock Company (a member of KDI Holdings). Construction contractor is Hyundai E&C (Korea). Architectural Design is done by NDA (France).

Total project area is 43.81 ha (including 2 phases, of which phase 1 is 15.61 ha).

Source: https://phannhanmy.com/vega-city-nha-trang/

Rixos Jewel of The Creek, Dubai to be introduced in mid 2022.

Accor, a world leading hospitality group, will introduce many stunning new properties in the Middle East in 2022, including the new Raffles Doha and sister hotel Fairmont Doha, Banyan Tree AlUla in the Asher Valley of Saudi Arabia, and Fairmont La Marina Rabat-Salé.

The Group will also broaden its Rixos portfolio in Qatar and in the region overall with the upcoming Rixos Doha Qetaifan, Rixos Obhur Jeddah in Saudi Arabia and Rixos Jewel of the Creek in Dubai, UAE.

Designed to be the "Jewel" of the Jewel of the Creek development, the new Rixos luxury resort features an abundance of outdoor fun, with lavish pools, landscaping and fountains, and a waterfront promenade lined with boutiques, restaurants, bars, and an 80-berth marina.

Source:https://www.zawya.com/mena/en/story/Accor_set_to_unveil_stunning_new_properties_in_Mideast-SNG_279842552/

Among the several ongoing projects of Rixos Hotels, set to be open in 2022, Rixos Doha Qetaifan already stands out in a top three of the Middle East’s most exciting openings.

Aimed at business, leisure and family travellers, this newbuild Rixos hotel is being created through a collaboration between Accor and Qetaifan Projects Company, a subsidiary of Katara Hospitality. It forms part of the Qetaifan Island North Project located off Lusail City, pairing a luxury resort environment with the historical, natural and cultural influences of Qatar. The property’s architecture is by Atkins – Dubai and the interiors are by Bluu UAE.

The five-star Rixos Doha Qetaifan will comprise 345 guestrooms and extensive amenities, including a souq, beach club, theme park and waterpark. Guests will also have access to The Icon Tower, soaring 82 m high. The hotel is expected to open in time for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, project design works are currently in progress.

“This project represents a thrilling new way of life, as well as a symbol of vision, insight and aspiration to develop into an internationally recognized landmark destination of choice,” said HE Sheikh Nasser bin Abdul Rahman-Al-Thani, managing director of Qetaifan Projects.

Source: https://tophotel.news/accor-reveals-plans-to-open-qatars-first-rixos-resort/

Concept art for the new Jeddah development

The Rixos Obhur Jeddah will involve the upgrade and restyle of the current Makarem Annakheel Village, transforming it into luxury resort featuring a water park, swimming pools, as well as villas with private pools.

It will be the first luxurious integrated resort in Jeddah, meeting increasing demand for this type of destination offering in the city.

Located in Obhur Bay on the Red Sea, Rixos Obhur Jeddah will feature a private beach and 247 residential units, including 174 rooms and 73 villas, plus a Club Prive lounge, a fine-dining restaurant, a lounge bar, and two specialty beach restaurants.

Source: https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2022/01/06/accor-to-open-saudi-arabias-first-rixos-branded-hotel/

In pursuit of world-class hospitality and excellent service standards, Dur Hospitality has sealed an agreement with Accor to open a luxurious tourist resort in Jeddah under its Rixos brand.

Bringing next-level luxury to Jeddah's Obhor Bay as per the agreement, Dur will upgrade and restyle the Makarem Annakheel Village, transforming it into a full-fledged tourist resort with a 5-star luxury hotel, a water park, swimming pools, and villas featuring private pools, all of which will be developed in line with the highest standards adopted by the Rixos brand.

In addition to being the first Rixos resort in the Kingdom, Rixos Jeddah Resort is the first luxurious integrated resort of its kind in Jeddah, especially designed to keep up with the increased demand of a growing number of guests looking to experience true luxury and enjoy high-end hospitality services, as well as a range of exceptional and memorable leisure activities.

Boasting a spectacular location at the heart of Jeddah's Obhur Bay on the Red Sea, the Rixos Jeddah Resort features a private beach and 247 residential units, including 174 rooms and 73 villas, in addition to state-of the-art facilities, a main fine-dining restaurant, a café, and a beach restaurant. The resort includes a central ballroom for special events, 3 conference halls, a health club for women and men, a beauty parlor, a fitness center, kids club, and several swimming pools. Additionally, the resort is known for its gorgeous green landscapes, golden sandy beaches, a Marina, and a plaza with a marvelous ocean view.

Source: https://www.zawya.com/mena/en/press-releases/story/Dur_Hospitality_inks_agreement_with_Accor_to_open_Rixos_Jeddah_Resort-ZAWYA20211224085400/

Rixos Doha Qetaifan



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